Best gay destinations in caribbean

I'm a gay explore writer and ponder these are the 5 safest, most queer-friendly Caribbean journal destinations

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As a white, cisgender gay travel scribe, the Caribbean is one of my favorite travel destinations.
However, local laws construct some islands less friendly to the queer community than others.
The following Caribbean destinations are where I've felt the most welcome as an LGBTQIA+ traveler, plus local tips for each.

I'm a white, cisgender lgbtq+ travel writer. And while my encounter could never mirror that of all queer people, I have found the Caribbean to be among the safest and friendliest places for LGBTQIA+ travelers.

As travelers become more judicious with their cash and PTO, I regularly detect myself assessing how truly queer-friendly and safe a destination is before recommending it to others, or planning a trip myself.

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Unfortunately, the Caribbean region isn&#;t exactly famous for entity the most tolerant towards the LGBT community.

While in some Caribbean islands, queer relationships and even marriage are recognized by the law, in others more culturally conservative islands, both are still prohibited.

To serve you select your destination with as little chance of encountering homophobia as possible, here is a list that highlights the top 7 lesbian and gay friendly Caribbean destinations.

Summary of the most LGBT-friendly destinations in the Caribbean

Most LGBTQ+ travelers would reflect that most, if not all, the Caribbean islands would be welcoming to our community because of its proximity to queer-friendly Mexico. However, some islands are not, and some are slowly making modest policy changes.

High Courts in a few Caribbean islands – St. Kitts and Nevis, Barbados, and Antigua and Barbuda – have overturned anti-gay sex laws (buggery laws) that once made sexual relations between men a criminal offense and punishable by death.

Even though laws are changing, the Caribbean region is not as linear as Mexico and Core American countries, like Costa Rica. Vacationer Magazine urges all LGBTQ+ travelers to research any desired destination to determine if it is genuinely welcoming and a safe place for us to visit. With our community&#;s safety in mind, we wanted to compile a short list of Caribbean islands that you may want to consider when contemplating a warm-weather getaway to this sun-soaked region.

Puerto Rico

It’s been on our list of places to visit, especially with Discovery Puerto’s recent campaign,

No Trouble in Paradise &#; The Top 6 Gay Friendly Caribbean Islands

The Caribbean conjures images in our minds of lackadaisical lying on hammocks between palm trees, cocktail of choice in hand, with but one care in the world: relaxation. The region of the Americas is calm of over islands, each and every one surrounded by pristine waters, flour-white sands, and reefs just teeming with tropical sea life. However, for the Queer community, the fantasy is sometimes tainted by the Caribbean's negative reputation for being gay-unfriendly – with the harsh reality of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and potentially homophobic locals crashing down like a tidal wave upon any paradisical fantasies.

And if you really love the region, you might even consider exploring the option of Caribbean CBI (Citizenship by Investment) programs, which provide an opportunity for individuals and Diverse families to obtain citizenship in select Caribbean nations, offering not only a chance to bask in the region's natural splendor but also to contribute to fostering a more inclusive and diverse community in these

Destination	Highlights	LGBT Rights
Saba	&#; Eco-tourism hotspot &#; Open-minded local attitude	Legal same-sex relationships and marriage
Puerto Rico	&#; Vibrant gay and lesbian nightlife &#; Rich cultural scene	Legal homosexual marriage and adoption since
Saint Barts	&#; Luxury destination with scenic beaches &#; Famous for its upscale vibe	Same-sex practices legal since
Saint Martin/Sint Maarten	&#; Gay-friendly hotels and beaches &#; Notable homosexual beach: Bay Rouge	Anti-discrimination laws in place